STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The good news is that the Harbor Lights Theater Company, which Tamara Jenkins serves as executive artistic director, Jay Montgomery associate artistic director and Beth Gittleman associate producer, is spreading the word about the formation of the Harbor Lights Theater Guild.

In fact, the brand-new endeavor will present members of the community with an opportunity to share their talents and passion for the arts with Staten Island’s first and only professional equity theater company.

The Harbor Lights Theater Guild continues to be a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting Harbor Lights’ operations and productions.

In their new roles, members will act as ambassadors for the company -- and will welcome incoming artists, play host to opening-night parties and assist staffers and generally support every aspect of production, which is to include exciting behind-the-scene activities.

Members also will have the opportunity to join specialized committees, each focused on a particular operation of Harbor Lights.

“There is a place for everybody when it comes to producing professional theater, says Ms. Jenkins, before adding that by joining the guild, theater enthusiasts will have the opportunity to come together and collectively be part of the continued growth of the company.

“We are certainly growing,” says she, and says that this is the perfect time to include more and more people in the community — “they can join us for the ride as we continue to build and get recognition as a premier regional theater company.”

Another recruitment meeting will be held in mid-April, just in time to assist with the production of Harbor Lights’ next show, “Driving Miss Daisy,” which will run May 9-18 at the Music Hall at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Gardens.

For additional information about the guild or to become a member, contact Associate Producer Beth Gittleman at 646-408-7785 or bethgittleman@gmail.com.